Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Chicken Rollatini with Spinach

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I found this on Skinnytaste- it was yummy and easy! Mine didn't turn out quite as pretty as hers, but it was still just as good! Click HERE for the link.

Kara's Chicken Soup

DSC_0003 My friend, Kara, brought us this soup when my son was born. Here's what she does:

 INGREDIENTS:
3-4 peeled and chopped carrots
3-4 chopped stalks of celery
1 onion, chopped
Olive Oil Chicken (cooked/shredded)
Mrs. Grass' Chicken Noodle Soup Mix
6-8 cups of water
Corn
Peas
Egg Noodles

DIRECTIONS: In a large pan, heat olive oil and cook carrots, celery and onion until tender. Add in chicken, soup mix and water. Add salt and pepper to taste and corn, peas and egg noodles if desired. Cook for 30 minutes.

Picnic Sandwich

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Another great find on pinterest! Click HERE for the link.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Campfire Cones

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I saw this idea on Pinterest- and it was SUCH a hit! I dare say, it was better than S'mores?!! A must-do if you are camping!

 INGREDIENTS:
Sugar Cones
Mini-Marshmallows
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chips (or other flavors)
Banana (diced)
Foil

 DIRECTIONS: Fill the sugar cones with the marshmallows, chocolate and peanut butter chips and banana. Wrap in foil and set over the fire. When the marshmallows and chocolate are melted, unwrap and enjoy!

Muffin Melts

DSC_0128 These are awesome, too! Love them!! Pioneer Woman's Make-Ahead Muffin Melts. Click HERE for the link.

Cinnamon Baked French Toast

DSC_0127 For a special breakfast, I turned to Pioneer Woman for a couple great recipes- and she did not disappoint! Yummy!! Click HERE for the recipe.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

No-Potato Potato Salad

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INGREDIENTS:
1 head cauliflower
2 stalks celery, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3-4 TBL)
1 TBL parsley, finely chopped
2 eggs, hard boiled and diced
2 TBL grapeseed oil
1 TBL dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
Chop cauliflower into small florets (1/2 inch). Steam cauliflower until fork tender (not more or a stronger cauliflower taste develops). Allow cauliflower to cool then place in a large bowl. Add celery, onion, parsley and egg. Stir in oil, mustard and salt. Serve.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Easy Chicken Parmesan

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I saw that Kraft had a new Fresh Take Cheese and Breadcrumbs Mix- and it was on sale at my grocery store! So, I figured I'd try it with some canned marinara and mozzarella to make it into an easy meal. It turned out easy and fairly good!

INGREDIENTS:
Kraft Fresh Take Cheese and Breadcrumbs: Italian
Chicken Breast
Marinara Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Follow instructions for cooking chicken on the Kraft bag. Preheat oven to 400. Once cooked, place the chicken in a casserole dish and top with marinara and cheese. Cook until melted.

Cheesy Enchilada Casserole

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This was vote #1 on Taste of Home's Casseroles, so I had to try it! It's definietly good- I don't know if it's my favorite casserole of all time, but might be something nice change from the traditional meals you bring to people.

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cups of salsa
1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
2 TBL taco seasoning
1/4 cup reduced fat Italian dressing
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 small can of corn, drained
6-8 corn or flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese
Lettuce, Tomato, Cilantro for Toppings

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet. Add in salsa, beans, taco seasoning, dressing, cumin, sour cream and corn. Spoon a generous serving of the meat mixture into a casserole dish, top with cheese and a tortilla. Repeat as many layers as you can. Finish with a generous serving of cheese. Bake for 25 minutes (you may want to cover with foil) or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving- dish servings and add toppings. Enjoy!